Here’s a possible improvement for the system: it can charge the credit cards of only ONE race, while letting another race walk out without paying.
They should try this in San Francisco. They already have a law that allows shoppers to grab things and walk out. This would improve matters for them - they would be able to put their things in a bag, making it easier for them to carry them out. Much more dignified than stuffing $950 worth of cosmetics into a trash bag.
RE: San Francisco stores letting criminals walk out with large trash bags of goods if under $950 a trip....
I heard San Francisco stores now give out large bags with advertisements and large store logos. May as well get some advertising benefit out of the incidents.
People on the sidewalks watching them get into luxury cars to get away will notice the place they shopped.